A Unique Approach to Healthcare Coming To Eugene
“We believe in challenging the status quo. We do things VERY differently here.”. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to talk to your doctor when you need to, and have access to same day or next day appointments without having to wait forever on the phone or months and months for an appointment? The current healthcare...
Trial date set for driver of car in fatal crash on Amazon Trail
A March trial date has been set for Scott Shawn Stolarczyk, the driver who struck and killed community figure Sharon Schuman while she was on a running trail in Eugene. Stolarczyk, 51, has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree manslaughter and driving under the influence of intoxicants. He faces...
Slow, steady unemployment ongoing in Lane County
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Unemployment in the state is steadily ticking up, topping the national average, according to the Oregon Employment Department. It has put the job market in a frozen state, with few vacancies for a growing number of unemployed, the department said. "In Lane County, the unemployment...
Lane County could soon among the first in Oregon to inspect its landfill with...
Lane County could soon be the first landfill operator in Oregon to use drones to search for methane leaks, a harmful greenhouse gas. Jesse Berger, a Lane County Waste Management Engineer who has made the trek himself, said it takes about 2 days to inspect Short Mountain Landfill on foot.
Hours-long standoff over eviction ends peacefully
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - Lane County Sheriff's deputies faced a tense situation on September 15 when serving a court-ordered eviction in Cottage Grove. A man inside the residence allegedly made threatening remarks, prompting deputies to request backup. According to the Lane County Sheriff's Office, the Crisis...
WATCH: Armed suspect barricaded in Cottage Grove residence prompts police response
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — Authorities asked the public to avoid the areas of S. 6th Street between E. Quincy Avenue and E. Harrison Avenue in Cottage Grove earlier Monday as law enforcement dealt with a barricaded subject. Around 3:45 p.m., LCSO stated the incident was peacefully resolved. According to...
Drying Out for Monday’s Forecast
After the wet weather yesterday, the start of the work week will be quite a bit drier than the end of the weekend. Low clouds and fog cover will linger into the morning hours, but - aside from some light misting - we should begin to see those drier skies taking hold around the region today.
Lane County Farmers Market hosts Pepper Fest with chile-eating contest
The Lane County Farmers Market will host Pepper Fest, Sept. 18, as part of the monthly Thursday Night Market. The “Nightshade to Remember” event will raise awareness of the variety of peppers available at the farmers market, and feature a chile-eating contest to test tolerance for capsaicin-induced pain. About 50...
Eugene home prices doubled over the past decade
Cameron Metzler moved into his home in Eugene’s Jefferson Westside neighborhood about a year ago. The house was a major step up, with the neighborhood’s walkability, the home’s bigger size and a backyard for his two kids. With good schools in the area, he’s confident this could be his “forever home.”
West Eugene Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, September 15
Good morning! It’s September 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be nice with sunshine. The high will be 76 with a low of 44. Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 9 a.m. Looking ahead: Becoming noticeably warmer tomorrow.